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National plan to ban gang convoys in Tauranga 'ineffectual' - gang expert

National byelection candidate Sam Uffindell's idea for a member's bill comes under fire.

'Absolutely soaked': Mount residents frustrated by speeding cars during flood

Tauranga had 79mm of rain from 2am to 7pm on Monday.

Opinion: Abusing people just for doing their job is not okay

Angry people should instead try a bit of kindness.

Butcher hit 'rock bottom'. Then something made him decide to stay open

The butcher, subjected to smash and grabs and break-ins, was ready to call it quits.

Smoking as a seven-year-old: How one Bay of Plenty woman quit

'In the 80s, it was still acceptable to smoke and drink while you were pregnant.'

Revealed: The courts where privacy was most often breached

Data details Ministry staff viewing court documents without justified reasons.

Flooding, crashes, mini-tornado: Emergency services 'very, very stretched' in Bay

'The water is up to our knees': Residents report flooding due to the downpour.

'Suspicious item' that sparked road closures no threat to safety - police

Early report said there was a possibility an improvised explosive device had been found.

Ever wondered what happens to old wheelie bins? New machine has solution

The machine is believed to be a New Zealand first.

How a new father saved his family 'thousands'

He and other single-income families making it work share their stories.

'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island

Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.

Life 'going to change utterly': Lessons for people with long Covid

Chronic Fatigue patients say long Covid patients could benefit from their experiences.

Comment: Good leaders put their interests last

OPINION: Empathy is leadership in action

E-bike giveaway giving back to community

The business hopes the giveaway will alleviate some pressure from people struggling

Marvellous Mr Mac: The teacher and author-illustrator winning over reluctant readers

Primary teacher Mr Mac writes to make kids laugh and to encourage reluctant readers.

'We have families, we're just doing our job': Road worker speaks out on abuse

Bottles, golf balls, and daily verbal abuse are being hurled at road workers by motorists